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Scholarship program in Switzerland at ETH ZURICH Masters program

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Deadline not announced yet for the 2026 call: the date shown (15 December 2026) is indicative, based on the previous call. It will be updated as soon as it is officially published.

Introduction

ETH Zurich offers the Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) to support excellent Master's students with a scholarship, mentorship, and a network of the ETH Foundation. The scholarship covers full study and living costs during the Master’s degree course.

Who Can Apply

  • Very good result in Bachelor’s degree programme (top 10% of Bachelor’s degree programme = grade A)
  • Reachable under the telephone number specified in your CV for a potential phone/VC interview in February
  • Not already enrolled in a Master's degree programme at ETH Zurich or holding a Master degree

What the Scholarship Covers

The Excellence Scholarship/ESOP consists of:

  • A scholarship covering living and study expenses (CHF 12,000 per semester, CHF 13,500 from HS27 onwards)
  • Tuition fee waiver

How to Apply

Apply within the first application window: November 1 - 30 (11.59 MEZ) via eApply for a start in the Master programme in HS27.

Upload a pre-proposal for your master thesis and two reference persons (professors) who will upload a reference letter within two weeks.